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world1 month ago•5 min saved

Columbus-area son of Somali dictator faces renewed calls for inquiry

New York Post reports that Ayanle Siad Barre, 61, son of Somalia's former dictator Mohamed Siad Barre, lives in the Columbus area with his sister, as survivors urge U.S. authorities to investigate the Barre family's knowledge of regime crimes. The Post links him to a translation-services firm and notes his sister's husband ran Vanguard Home Health Care, which received over $1.8 million in Medicare funding; DoJ/ICE did not immediately respond, and Fox News Digital cautions that these claims have not been independently verified.

via foxnews.com|

#columbus-ohio #human-rights #immigration

local2 months ago•33 min saved

Two Women Die After Five Pulled From Scioto River in Delaware County

Five people were pulled from the Scioto River in Delaware County, Ohio; two women died after being taken to local hospitals, and crews continued to search for others, per ABC6 On Your Side.

via WSYX|

#columbus-ohio #delaware-county #local

crime5 months ago•6 min saved

Ex-deputy Meade convicted of reckless homicide in Casey Goodson Jr. case

Former Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade was found guilty of reckless homicide in the 2020 shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr.; the jury could not reach a verdict on the more serious murder charge, and the judge declared a mistrial on that count, with sentencing scheduled for July 16. The retrial considered whether Goodson waved a gun or posed a threat; Goodson’s family expressed relief and a sense of justice, while prosecutors and civil rights figures noted progress toward accountability.

via 10TV|

#casey-goodson-jr #columbus-ohio #crime

local5 months ago•4 min saved

Columbus officer wounded, suspect killed after Linden traffic stop gunfire

A Columbus police officer was shot and injured and a suspect was killed after an attempted traffic stop in Linden. After fleeing the scene, officers located a male driver about 1.5 miles away; when officers exited their cruiser, the suspect opened fire, and officers returned fire. Both individuals were taken to Grant Medical Center; the suspect was pronounced dead, and the officer underwent surgery with the condition not disclosed. The Ohio Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation.

via 10TV|

#columbus-ohio #linden #local

crime6 months ago•1 min saved

FBI investigates non-credible threat on Frontier flight from Columbus to Atlanta

The FBI responded to a verbal bomb threat on Frontier Airlines Flight 2539 from John Glenn International Airport in Columbus to Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The aircraft was moved to a remote location for law enforcement to investigate; passengers deplaned via air stairs and were bused to the terminal. The threat was deemed non‑credible and there is no ongoing threat, with the incident under investigation.

via WHIO TV|

#atlanta #columbus-ohio #crime

crime8 months ago•1 min saved

Illinois surgeon indicted in Columbus couple's double homicide

A Franklin County grand jury indicted Illinois vascular surgeon Michael David McKee on aggravated murder and aggravated burglary while using a firearm in the December killings of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe, in Columbus, Ohio. McKee, who lived in Chicago, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, and waived extradition; his next Illinois hearing is Jan 23. Authorities tied him to the crime through surveillance footage and a firearm found at his Illinois residence matching evidence from the scene; no forced entry or theft was found, and the Tepes' two children and dog were unharmed.

via The Guardian|

#columbus-ohio #crime #double-homicide

crime9 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-husband Charged in Ohio Double Murder, Court Date Set

A Chicago man, Michael McKee, has been charged in the December 30, 2025 murders of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her dentist husband Spencer Tepe in Columbus, Ohio. He was tracked to Rockford, Illinois and is due in court Monday; their two young children were unharmed. The motive remains unknown and the Tepe family says the arrest is a step toward justice.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#columbus-ohio #court-appearance #crime

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

White House Denounces Nazi March in Ohio

The White House has condemned a Nazi march in Columbus, Ohio, where masked individuals carried swastika flags and were reportedly armed. President Joe Biden's administration denounced the display as a threat to American values and part of a troubling rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence. Local and state officials, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, also condemned the march, emphasizing that hate and bigotry have no place in the community. The incident follows a similar demonstration in Michigan, highlighting a concerning trend of such activities.

via ABC News|

#antisemitism #columbus-ohio #joe-biden